This fall I saw a Barry McGee retrospective at the Berkeley Art Museum. I went to the show expecting to see totally rad installations by this Mission School graffiti artist, but what I didn’t expect was how inspirational I’d find his work. I love his play with color and pattern. And I especially responded to the way he combined disperate marks all in one piece – everything from bold graffiti swoops, drips, and brush strokes to fine detailed work.